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Spy Shots: 2013 Opel Astra Convertible

The test mule of the new Opel Astra Convertible was caught by spy photographers. The mule caught on camera is an early prototype as the front doors are carried over from the hatchback model complete with their frames. The production version will have frameless windows and seating for four passengers.
The most important change over the [...]


2013 Opel Astra Convertible

Good news for Astra fans. The spies have filmed the new Opel (Vauxhall) Astra Convertible on test in Germany.
The 2013 Opel Astra Convertible is planned to go on sale by early 2013. The most important change over the previous Astra TwinTop is the replacement of the more complicated, heavier and costly retractable metal roof with [...]


2012 Opel Zafira

The test mule of the next generation Zafira minivan was caught in testing on public roads. The new seven-seat minivan is expected to grow in dimensions offering improved passenger and luggage space. Unlike the latest Meriva that boasts a pair of suicide doors, the new Zafira will continue to use conventional rear doors.
The pictures suggest [...]


Spy Video: 2011 Opel Zafira MPV

Caught on film out and about at the Nurburgring track in Germany, the camouflaged prototype confirms that the new Opel (Vauxhall) Zafira won’t get the funky FlexDoor system with the rear-hinged back doors of the Meriva, and will continue to use a conventional five-door layout instead.


2012 Opel Astra GTC

Look at the first spy photos of the new three-door Opel Astra in OPC trimaround that was caught near the Nurburgring.
The Astra OPC could get 27 % more power courtesy of a 296 bhp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It is having large Brembo brakes which can be seen through the wheels, as well as [...]


VIDEO: 2010 Opel Astra

Opel plans to unveil a new Astra hatchback at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. And today Opelreleased a videos featuring camouflaged prototype models shot during winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden.
The new Astra will be offered in all sorts of bodystyles including a five-door hatch, sedan, station wagon, coupe-convertible and a coupe-like three-door model.


2011 Opel Meriva

The 2011 Opel Meriva’s test mule has been spied on the roads. The new Meriva will go on sale in 2010.
A closer look reveals that aside from the jacked-up ride height, the prototype also features wider track. Expect to see the Meriva being offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive forms. As for the engine [...]


Opel Insignia OPC Bi-Turbo V6

The sport version of the new Opel’s Insignia was snapshoted without any camoflauge. The high-performance Opel Insignia will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine developing somewhere in the area of 300-320HP. The range-topping Opel Insignia will benefit from a four-wheel drive system that incorporates a torque-splitting electronic rear differential, complements of the new Saab [...]


2010 Opel Astra

Take a look at the first spy photo of the forthcoming Opel Astra. Snapshot was taken from a videowall during a dealer presentation somewhere in Europe.
The new Opel Astra based on GM’s new Delta platform and will make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show this September.
The 2010 Opel Astra will also benefit [...]


Opel Corsa 4×4

The latest 4×4 four-wheel-drive Corsa was caught on way to dealership. The Corsa 4×4 a Opel’s supermini SUV which is set to follow in the wheeltracks of the Antara when it goes on sale early in 2010.
These are expected to give greater off-road ability without ruining the standard car’s nimble, secure manners on the tarmac. [...]